Dougherty Reservoir Dam
Dougherty Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bee County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dougherty Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dougherty Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Patricia Dougherty Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-medio Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bee |
| River/Stream | Tr-medio Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.51667, -97.78833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARY PATRICIA DOUGHERTY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03966 |
| Federal ID | TX03966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |